The Honkai: Star Rail Version 3.8 Special Program livestream aired on December 5, 2025, at 7:30 PM (UTC+8), pulling Trailblazers back into the dreamlike world of Penacony for one final hurrah before the jump to Version 4.0. Titled "Memories are the Prelude to Dreams", the stream revealed a patch focused on weakness break teams, memory recovery, and an extended 8-week runtime—pushing 4.0 back by two weeks. Version 3.8 launches on December 17, 2025, with Phases 1 and 2 lasting three weeks each and Phase 3 wrapping up in just 14 days.
Redeem Codes: Don't Miss 300 Free Stellar Jade!
Three limited-time codes were dropped during the stream, redeemable until December 6, 2025, at 23:59 (UTC+8). Head to the HSR Gift page to claim them:
| Code | Rewards |
|---|---|
| PS3QWS3ACGDK | 100 Stellar Jade + 50,000 Credits |
| RSJ9EB2TDGC7 | 100 Stellar Jade + 5 Traveler's Guide |
| MTKQEAJAUZWB | 100 Stellar Jade + 4 Tracks of Destiny |
New Character: The Dahlia
The star of the show is The Dahlia, a brand-new 5-star Nihility character designed as a support for weakness break-oriented teams. Her kit emphasizes DoT and break effects, pairing perfectly with Firefly in Phase 1. She's voiced by Cristina Vee in English. A signature 5-star Light Cone, Never Forget Her Flame, was also showcased.
Banner Schedule: Three Phases of Reruns and New Pulls
Due to the extension, 3.8 features three banner phases packed with reruns:
| Phase | Duration | 5-Stars | 4-Stars |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 3 weeks | The Dahlia (new), Firefly | Gallagher, Luka, March 7th |
| 2 | 3 weeks | Fugue, Lingsha | Sampo, Natasha, Arlan |
| 3 | 2 weeks | Aglaea, Sunday | Tingyun, Yukong, Dan Heng |
Notably absent: Rappa rerun and Stoneheart teases. Community reactions highlight disappointment over the light rerun slate and lack of 4.0 previews.
Story and New Content: Back to Penacony
The patch revisits Penacony for a new Trailblaze Mission, delving into stolen memories from past events like the Ever-Flame Mansion attack. Themes of forgotten journeys, defying Finality, and awakening destinies dominate the cinematic trailer, featuring Firefly (Analesa Fisher), Kafka (Cheryl Texiera), Silver Wolf (Melissa Fahn), and The Dahlia.
- New Boss: Harbinger of Death Swarm Nightmare.
- Events: Only two major events across 8 weeks—a mini-game focused Chimera World Championship in Amphas (creative team-building) and a multi-wave combat event.
- Teases: Close-ups of Ena and Constance, hinting at future roles. No Edo (4.0) mentions.